Group dog walking and park adventures

Full-time workers with active dogs, owners of young or high-energy dogs and households wanting a social outing rather than a quick lap of the block.

A price per dog per outing, or weekly packages. Several dogs per session means more income per hour than single walks.

• Reading dog body language and managing group behaviour
• Driving and route planning
• Organising bookings and pick-up times

• Council limits on dogs per walker and permits to run a business in parks, which vary by council and state
• Insurance that covers dogs in your vehicle and group walks
• Dog fights and injuries, only take dogs that suit groups and check vaccinations
• Hot vehicles, never leave dogs in a parked vehicle and plan for heat
• Workers compensation insurance if you hire help, check your state scheme

Startup costs are typically around $20,000 to $70,000, depending on the vehicle, how it is fitted out for dogs, and your insurance. These are estimates, so get quotes for the van and cover before committing.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on how many dogs and groups you can take each week. These are estimates only, and results depend on your bookings and local demand.

Check council limits on dogs per walker and permits to run a business in parks, which vary by council and state. Also check insurance for dogs in your vehicle, vaccination checks, hot vehicle risks, and workers compensation if you hire help.